FAQ – VSD Visio Viewer for macOS

01. What is VSD Viewer used for?

VSD Viewer is designed to enable viewing of Microsoft Visio 2000 – 2013 documents in .vsd, .vdx and .vsdx extensions on a Mac.

02. How do I open Visio files on a Mac?

To open Visio files with VSD Viewer just drag and drop files with .vsd, .vsdx and .vdx extensions to the application window or icon. You can also use the CMD+O shortcut when the application is running.

VSD Viewer displays all basic elements: different and embedded texts, lines of various width and with arrows, colors, figures and images. It allows you to preview multi-page drawings and work with tabs. It renders Metafiles, Links and Embedded Objects.

05. Do I need an Internet connection to open Visio files?

No, VSD Viewer doesn’t need an Internet connection, as it displays drawings offline and doesn’t send your documents to the server. As a result, VSD Viewer provides a higher level of security.

06. It takes more time to open some documents than others. Why?

The time may depend on the file’s size. Some Visio drawings may contain a large number of EMFs or WMFs (Enhanced or Windows MetaFiles), thousands of graphic elements, both vector graphics and bitmap components and other heavy elements. Rendering big documents may take significant time.